fly

B1 · Intermediate Informal

v. to move or go somewhere very quickly.

v. to move, pass, or progress with great speed or haste.

“I have to fly or I will be late for my doctor's appointment.”

“Time seemed to fly during the summer holidays, leaving the students unprepared for the sudden return to their studies.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

v. to be successful or accepted by other people.

v. to be valid, acceptable, or successful in a particular context.

“That excuse about your dog eating your homework just won't fly with the teacher.”

“The board of directors made it clear that the proposed budget cuts simply would not fly in the current economic climate.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to show a flag by hanging it from a pole.

v. to display a flag or banner from a pole or mast. Transitive use.

“The ship was flying a red flag to warn other boats of the danger.”

“Every government building in the capital was required to fly the national colours during the independence celebrations.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun zoology

n. a small insect with two wings that often makes a buzzing sound.

n. any two-winged insect of the order Diptera, specifically the common housefly.

“A fly was buzzing around the kitchen while I was trying to cook dinner.”

“The biologist observed the fly under the microscope to study the intricate structure of its compound eyes.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. the opening at the front of a pair of trousers that uses a zipper or buttons.

n. an opening at the crotch of a pair of trousers, typically closed by a zipper or buttons and covered by a fabric flap.

“He realized his fly was open just as he walked onto the stage.”

“The tailor carefully stitched the fly of the bespoke trousers to ensure the buttons remained hidden behind the silk placket.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun fishing Technical

n. a fake insect used as bait to catch fish.

n. an artificial fishing lure made of silk, feathers, or similar material to resemble an insect.

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“He spent the afternoon choosing the right fly to catch trout in the river.”

“Experienced anglers often tie their own flies, meticulously matching the local insect population to increase their chances of a strike.”

C1 · Advanced Slang · Informal

adj. looking very cool, stylish, or attractive.

adj. stylish, fashionable, or physically attractive. Primarily used in urban contexts.

“Those new sneakers you bought are looking really fly.”

“He showed up to the party looking fly in a vintage leather jacket and designer sunglasses.”